I had a wonderful solo experience here at the bar! Food was excellent, the wine was delicious and the staff was super friendly and engaging. I had a lovely conversation with a woman I met at the bar who turned out to be the chef’s girlfriend and got to meet him too. Such a lovely couple and his skills in the kitchen are amazing! I have come here for brunch as well and no matter what you order you will not be disappointed! Highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Katlyn Dobinson
Honestly the kitchen crew is doing their thing back there. This is some of the best food I’ve had in Lancaster. That’s coming from someone in the industry. Cocktails are batched out, which is fine, I enjoyed both of mine (just tells me they are more focused on food and wine than on spirits). My friend and I shared some small plates and dessert and enjoyed every bite. Definitely on the pricy side, but to me it was worth it because everything felt made with love.I would love to see this place rocking on a Friday or Saturday. Especially with that outdoor area!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lakota Gambill
How this isn’t 5.0 is beyond me. The beet and fennel salad made me love vegetables again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Raw Veggies Salad
Herb Landis
Let me first say, our waitron, Brittany, was wonderful and was tipped well! The food was good but pricey, small portions. The six of us had a great time at Passerine this First Friday. What was not great was the sediment left in my glass of Clos De Luz. When I shared my concern with our waitron, she gladly invited the bartender to our table. The bartender was immediately dismissive and said that is normal for this wine because it’s unfiltered. Yes, I said, but you obviously poured me the bottom of the bottle. She proceeds to argue until my friend suggested, how about a glass on the house, which she reluctantly offered. The 2nd glass, no sediment. I took it to the bartender to show her and she doubled down with disrespect and another person at the bar vehemently backed her up which I later found out was the manager. Shame on both of you for such unprofessional behavior. The wine was very good with the exception of the sludge. My experience would have been much better without the gaslighting. Please do better for your future customers.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 2
Dean Good
We had a group of 16 people celebrating a birthday and had an area to ourselves and enjoyed the space, food and service. Would highly recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jack M.
I need to talk about this cafe I found on a Thursday morning. I was the first customer there, and the atmosphere was immediately inviting, bright, clean, and full of positive energy. The Lebanese-style falafel wrap was unlike anything I've had before. It tasted rich, almost like a blend of lamb or beef, but it was definitely falafel. The addition of pickled radishes and fresh vegetables was a brilliant choice. The pita bread was the perfect balance of soft and chewy, holding everything together. The owner added to the experience by offering me a complimentary espresso. It was strong and smooth, a great end to an amazing meal. This cafe isn't just about food; it's an entire experience. The flavors, the atmosphere, and the service all come together to create something special. If you haven't been there yet, you're truly missing out.
Kendall Nissley
Quite disappointed. Went here with a couple friends for the first time and was excited to experience it. Nice atmosphere. Had a good espresso martini but not amazing. Got the sweet potatoe crepe as my starter and it was very good. The best food of the night. Then ordered the carrots and NY strip. I found it odd that the main entrees came solo. No accompanying vegetables, potatoes etc... So I had to buy my carrots separate from the steak. It feels to me that a steak or any entree should come with a side. The steak honestly was not good. Tough, chewy, lacked flavor. Very dissapointed. Sadly, one of the poorer restaurant steaks I've had. Service was fine, ambiance was good. I tried my wife's striped bass and it was very good. Made me wish I had ordered that. Overall? Unfortunately, probably not a place I will choose to return to.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 4
Inez M.
Outstanding menu, service and atmosphere. The brunch items were delicious. We had Steak and Eggs, Ricotta Toast, Organic Omelette, Potatoes, Cheese Plate and coffee.
Mia G.
Great quality food, beautiful dining space and great service. We will likely be back- hoping for a few more choices on the menu next time but we loved everything we ordered!
Kathryne S.
Great food, great service. This is my 11yo son's favorite restaurant. Usually, we eat dinner here and really enjoy ourselves. My son loves the mocktails. I love the cocktails. Every dish has its own personality and flavor you would not predict would be so good together. The food is unique and surprisingly filling. We recently tried brunch here, and we were just as pleased, I highly recommend.
This cozy restaurant, sitting in the shadow of the Fulton Theater, will pleasantly surprise you. The food was nothing short of phenomenal! The Celariac Steak with oyster mushrooms and fried sage in a brown butter hollandaise sauce was a vegetarian dish that blew me away. The autumn trifle genoise sponge cake dessert was the perfect ending to our fantastic meal. The cozy and warm atmosphere and depth of the drink menu, truly complement the amazing culinary experience and will demand that you add Cafe Passerine to your list of favorite restaurants in Lancaster.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jay R.
This cozy restaurant, sitting in the shadow of the Fulton Theater, will pleasantly surprise you. The food was nothing short of phenomenal! The Celariac Steak with oyster mushrooms and fried sage in a brown butter hollandaise sauce was a vegetarian dish that blew me away. The autumn trifle genoise sponge cake dessert was the perfect ending to our fantastic meal. The cozy and warm atmosphere and depth of the drink menu, truly complement the amazing culinary experience and will demand that you add Cafe Passerine to your list of favorite restaurants in Lancaster.
Kathy J.
The menu was small but interesting. Good service and nice ambience. Simple selections. Small menu, which I enjoy. Warm and cozy dining area and good service
Jordan K.
A very pleasant surprise! Almost appears to be a store at first sight, but is a hidden gem of a restaurant! A smaller, but beautifully crafted menu! Also appreciated the non-alcoholic beverage options, my blood orange spritz was fantastic! Our table shared the rolls, carrots and a salad for starters. I ordered the cacio e Pepe for my entree and very much enjoyed it! We finished with an apple dessert. The dishes were thrifted and thought that was a very cute and thoughtful touch of personality. Everything was 10/10. Couldn't recommend it enough!
David Nagel-Nunez
We went here for the first time, and it was decent overall, but just not anything spectacular.We shared two appetizers - a soup, which was really good, and the pull apart bread, which we didn't like as much. It was a little dry and had a little of a strange taste.We shared the chicken and the NY strip for the main entrees. Both were good and tender, although slightly small portions.We thought this place was good, but there wasn't really anything necessarily that stood out that well, for a fancier restaurant. Also, it would be nice if they had some more main course options on the menu!Vegetarian options: There's some vegetation options, including a mushroom steak.Parking: You need to find paid parking on the streets or parking lots. It's free after 6pm on the streets.Kid-friendliness: Okay for kids, but I'd say more of an adult / classy atmosphereWheelchair accessibility: No stairs
I had a wonderful solo experience here at the bar! Food was excellent, the wine was delicious and the staff was super friendly and engaging. I had a lovely conversation with a woman I met at the bar who turned out to be the chef’s girlfriend and got to meet him too. Such a lovely couple and his skills in the kitchen are amazing! I have come here for brunch as well and no matter what you order you will not be disappointed! Highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Honestly the kitchen crew is doing their thing back there. This is some of the best food I’ve had in Lancaster. That’s coming from someone in the industry. Cocktails are batched out, which is fine, I enjoyed both of mine (just tells me they are more focused on food and wine than on spirits). My friend and I shared some small plates and dessert and enjoyed every bite. Definitely on the pricy side, but to me it was worth it because everything felt made with love.I would love to see this place rocking on a Friday or Saturday. Especially with that outdoor area!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
How this isn’t 5.0 is beyond me. The beet and fennel salad made me love vegetables again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Raw Veggies Salad
Let me first say, our waitron, Brittany, was wonderful and was tipped well! The food was good but pricey, small portions. The six of us had a great time at Passerine this First Friday. What was not great was the sediment left in my glass of Clos De Luz. When I shared my concern with our waitron, she gladly invited the bartender to our table. The bartender was immediately dismissive and said that is normal for this wine because it’s unfiltered. Yes, I said, but you obviously poured me the bottom of the bottle. She proceeds to argue until my friend suggested, how about a glass on the house, which she reluctantly offered. The 2nd glass, no sediment. I took it to the bartender to show her and she doubled down with disrespect and another person at the bar vehemently backed her up which I later found out was the manager. Shame on both of you for such unprofessional behavior. The wine was very good with the exception of the sludge. My experience would have been much better without the gaslighting. Please do better for your future customers.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 2
We had a group of 16 people celebrating a birthday and had an area to ourselves and enjoyed the space, food and service. Would highly recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I need to talk about this cafe I found on a Thursday morning. I was the first customer there, and the atmosphere was immediately inviting, bright, clean, and full of positive energy. The Lebanese-style falafel wrap was unlike anything I've had before. It tasted rich, almost like a blend of lamb or beef, but it was definitely falafel. The addition of pickled radishes and fresh vegetables was a brilliant choice. The pita bread was the perfect balance of soft and chewy, holding everything together. The owner added to the experience by offering me a complimentary espresso. It was strong and smooth, a great end to an amazing meal. This cafe isn't just about food; it's an entire experience. The flavors, the atmosphere, and the service all come together to create something special. If you haven't been there yet, you're truly missing out.
Quite disappointed. Went here with a couple friends for the first time and was excited to experience it. Nice atmosphere. Had a good espresso martini but not amazing. Got the sweet potatoe crepe as my starter and it was very good. The best food of the night. Then ordered the carrots and NY strip. I found it odd that the main entrees came solo. No accompanying vegetables, potatoes etc... So I had to buy my carrots separate from the steak. It feels to me that a steak or any entree should come with a side. The steak honestly was not good. Tough, chewy, lacked flavor. Very dissapointed. Sadly, one of the poorer restaurant steaks I've had. Service was fine, ambiance was good. I tried my wife's striped bass and it was very good. Made me wish I had ordered that. Overall? Unfortunately, probably not a place I will choose to return to.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 4
Outstanding menu, service and atmosphere. The brunch items were delicious. We had Steak and Eggs, Ricotta Toast, Organic Omelette, Potatoes, Cheese Plate and coffee.
Great quality food, beautiful dining space and great service. We will likely be back- hoping for a few more choices on the menu next time but we loved everything we ordered!
Great food, great service. This is my 11yo son's favorite restaurant. Usually, we eat dinner here and really enjoy ourselves. My son loves the mocktails. I love the cocktails. Every dish has its own personality and flavor you would not predict would be so good together. The food is unique and surprisingly filling. We recently tried brunch here, and we were just as pleased, I highly recommend.
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This cozy restaurant, sitting in the shadow of the Fulton Theater, will pleasantly surprise you. The food was nothing short of phenomenal! The Celariac Steak with oyster mushrooms and fried sage in a brown butter hollandaise sauce was a vegetarian dish that blew me away. The autumn trifle genoise sponge cake dessert was the perfect ending to our fantastic meal. The cozy and warm atmosphere and depth of the drink menu, truly complement the amazing culinary experience and will demand that you add Cafe Passerine to your list of favorite restaurants in Lancaster.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This cozy restaurant, sitting in the shadow of the Fulton Theater, will pleasantly surprise you. The food was nothing short of phenomenal! The Celariac Steak with oyster mushrooms and fried sage in a brown butter hollandaise sauce was a vegetarian dish that blew me away. The autumn trifle genoise sponge cake dessert was the perfect ending to our fantastic meal. The cozy and warm atmosphere and depth of the drink menu, truly complement the amazing culinary experience and will demand that you add Cafe Passerine to your list of favorite restaurants in Lancaster.
The menu was small but interesting. Good service and nice ambience. Simple selections. Small menu, which I enjoy. Warm and cozy dining area and good service
A very pleasant surprise! Almost appears to be a store at first sight, but is a hidden gem of a restaurant! A smaller, but beautifully crafted menu! Also appreciated the non-alcoholic beverage options, my blood orange spritz was fantastic! Our table shared the rolls, carrots and a salad for starters. I ordered the cacio e Pepe for my entree and very much enjoyed it! We finished with an apple dessert. The dishes were thrifted and thought that was a very cute and thoughtful touch of personality. Everything was 10/10. Couldn't recommend it enough!
We went here for the first time, and it was decent overall, but just not anything spectacular.We shared two appetizers - a soup, which was really good, and the pull apart bread, which we didn't like as much. It was a little dry and had a little of a strange taste.We shared the chicken and the NY strip for the main entrees. Both were good and tender, although slightly small portions.We thought this place was good, but there wasn't really anything necessarily that stood out that well, for a fancier restaurant. Also, it would be nice if they had some more main course options on the menu!Vegetarian options: There's some vegetation options, including a mushroom steak.Parking: You need to find paid parking on the streets or parking lots. It's free after 6pm on the streets.Kid-friendliness: Okay for kids, but I'd say more of an adult / classy atmosphereWheelchair accessibility: No stairs
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Butternut Squash Soup